Senior tax analyst tax accounting

McDonald's
Chicago, IL

Job Description:

Company Description:

McDonald's is proud to be one of the most recognized brands in the world, with restaurants in over 100 countries that serve 70 million customers daily.?We continue to operate from a position of strength. Our updated growth strategy is focused on staying ahead of what our customers want and realizing further growth potential. Our relentless ambition is why McDonald's remains one of the world's leading corporations after almost 70 years. Joining McDonald's means thinking big and preparing for a career that can have influence around the world.

At McDonald's, we see every day as a chance to create positive impact. We lead through our values centered on inclusivity, service, integrity, community and family. From support of Ronald McDonald House Charities to our Youth Opportunity project and sustainability initiatives, our values keep us dedicated to using our scale for good: good for our customers, people, industry and planet. We also offer a broad range of?outstanding benefits including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance and flexible work arrangements.

Department Overview

The Senior Tax Analyst, Global Tax Accounting plays a critical role in supporting the Company's US GAAP Tax Provision and Reporting obligations. This position focuses on accurate and timely preparation and review of global tax provision and reporting workstreams, collaborating across the Global Tax Department as well as other areas in Global Finance.

Duties

  • Support the Tax Accounting Group in preparation of the Company's quarterly and annual US GAAP tax provision: including gathering data, preparing calculations, and collaborating with team members within the Global Tax Department.

  • Work cross functionally with other departments within McDonald's, including but not limited to Corporate Accounting, Financial Forecasting, McD Global Service Center, and Treasury to obtain inputs and relevant data for quarterly and annual tax calculations including external and internal reporting.

  • Assist in preparing/reviewing international US GAAP quarterly provisions, including learning and implementing new Global systems and technology as part of the company modernization initiative.

  • Develop strong working knowledge of US GAAP tax accounting concepts and ASC740 rules and apply these concepts to a variety of tax situations.

  • Analyze, review, and understand tax account balances (income statement and balance sheet) and prepare journal entries and account reconciliations.

  • Assist in calculation and review of Uncertain Tax Position reserves on a worldwide basis, including memos and analysis.

  • Ensure appropriate SOX Compliance throughout Global Tax.

  • Perform ASC740 research and document tax positions taken for tax reporting purposes and review/update the Company's process memos.

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for automation, process optimization, and technology adoption. The candidate should bring a mindset of innovation and adaptability to support the evolving needs of the tax function.

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated ability to adapt to technological change and contribute to digital transformation initiatives.

  • Experience with or interest in emerging technologies and process automation.

  • A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous learning

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

  • 2-4 years of experience working in a Global or US Domestic Tax Compliance/Provision environment in either a public accounting or corporate setting.

  • Complex analytical and strong problem-solving skills, with the ability and desire to work in a flexible, fast-paced environment while handling multiple priorities and tight deadlines.

  • Strong business and financial acumen and strong communication skills.

  • Experience with Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Teams, Powerpoint, and Outlook). Alteryx, Data Visualization Tools (e.g., Microsoft PowerBI/Tableau) and other Automation tools is a strong plus.

  • Experience with OneSource Suite and Oracle ERP is a strong plus

Compensation

Bonus Eligible: Yes

Long - Term Incentive: No

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Salary Range

The expected salary range for this role is $87050 - $108810 per year

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we may also consider your experience, and other job-related factors.

Additional Information:

Benefits eligible: This position offers health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, adoption assistance program, educational assistance program, flexible ways of working, and time off policies (including sick leave, parental leave, and vacation/PTO). Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment.?

Bonus eligible: This position is eligible for a bonus, calculated based on individual and company performance.

McDonald's is an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our workforce. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone. McDonald's provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as part of the application or hiring process or to perform the essential functions of their job. If you need assistance accessing or reading this job posting or otherwise feel you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

McDonald's provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.

Requsition ID: 2385

Posted 2025-11-18

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